RN Registered Nurse - Practice Specialist

AECOM; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Clinical Nurse in Behavioral Health. You will play a key role in enhancing patient safety and quality care by mentoring caregivers and driving evidence-based practices. This part-time position at Ascension Via Christi provides meaningful work within a compassionate team, with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer matching

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse from Kansas required.
• BLS Certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• 3 years of Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert in Behavioral Health.
• Guide implementation of Evidence-Based Practice projects.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Safety

Clinical Expertise

Quality Improvement

Mentoring

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Adult Behavioral Health

+ **Schedule:** Part time, 20 hrs, Day shift, Monday-Friday, Varied

+ **Hospital:** Ascension Via Christi St Joseph

+ **Location:** Wichita, KS

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Serve as a clinical, quality, evidence-based practice and patient safety expert. Develop caregivers in specific clinical areas in collaboration with clinical leaders. Drive nursing quality indicators and evidence-based practice guidelines to improve patient outcomes.

+ Partner with clinical leaders to serve as a resource and supports caregivers to improve outcomes. Assist in identifying opportunities to improve quality and safety outcomes.

+ Collaborate with clinical leaders and clinical professional development in identifying gaps and developing plans to improve professional growth, skills and competencies.

+ Support clinical leaders in aggregating and interpreting various quality/patient safety data with a focus on using data to drive improved care outcomes and nursing practice.

+ Guide the implementation of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) projects, including the revision of order sets and practice guidelines at the unit or division level.

+ Aide in the analysis of research outcomes and devise strategies for their incorporation into evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

+ Conduct unit rounds with a focus on coaching and mentoring in partnership with clinical leadership.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross or American Heart Association accepted.

+ Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Work Experience:

+ 2 years applicable experience required.

+ 5 years preferred.

**Additional Preferences**

At least 3 years of Behavioral Health experience - highly preferred

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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